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- Read more about Understanding Others Mental Thoughts Enables Young Children to Lie
New research has found that young children who are taught to reason about the mental states of others are more likely to use deception to win a reward. The findings indicate that developing "theory of mind" (ToM) -- a cognitive ability critical to many social interactions -- may enable children to engage in the sophisticated thinking necessary for intentionally deceiving another person. The study appeared in the journal Psychological Science.
- Read more about Researchers Identified Gene Associated with Amyloid Plaque Deposition in Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, have discovered an immune system gene that can be associated with higher rates of amyloid plaque. The research team found that a variant in the IL1RAP gene was associated with greater amyloid plaque accumulation over two years and had an even stronger effect than the well-known APOE e4 allele which is notorious for its association with the development of Alzheimer's disease. The findings were reported in the Brain.
- Read more about Internet & Social Media Friends Make you more fit
Internet and social media can be more effective for improving people's exercise habits than promotional advertisements, revealed a new study by researchers from University of Pennsylvania. The findings suggest that 'Health buddies' on Facebook can actually inspire you to hit the gym or motivate you to do yoga in the neighborhood park, resulting in a new, fitter you. The study was published in Preventive Medicine Reports.
- Read more about DNA Nanomachine Could Cut HIV Diagnosis Cost
Experts have designed and synthesized a nanometer-scale DNA "machine" that can make the process of detecting the antibodies that can help with the diagnosis of infectious and auto-immune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and HIV much cheaper. The findings were detailed in the journal Angewandte Chemie.
- Read more about High dose influenza shots more effective in older people
Flu immunisations with four times the strength of standard flu shots significantly reduces the risk hospitalisation of the elderly during the influenza season, new research has found.
- Read more about New breakthrough may lead to HIV relapse cure
Scientists are now better able to predict how quickly the HIV will return after individuals stop treatment, thanks to the discovery of new immune system biomarkers by researchers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, and the University of Oxford.
- Read more about Novel mathematical method that eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A combination and sequence of antibiotics can effectively hinder the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, a study found. Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Centre, Florida, have developed a novel mathematical method, inspired by Darwinian evolution, to use current antibiotics to eliminate or reduce the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- Read more about Diamonds can help spot cancers at early stage
Researchers have found a way to use diamonds to act as beacons in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans and identify cancerous tumours before they become life-threatening.
- Read more about Antiviral compound fully protects monkeys from Ebola
A compound that blocks the Ebola virus's ability to replicate has been found to provide full protection to monkeys when treated three days after the deadly infection, researchers have reported.
- Read more about Edible Love Gifts may Influence Female Behavior
Researchers at Britain's University of Exeter and the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology say that edible gifts given by male crickets to their female partners during mating contain unique proteins which could affect the females' behavior. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE.